Recognizing that together the two institutions can accomplish more than either can accomplish alone, the Collaborative conducts and promotes comprehensive rehabilitative science research to establish the effectiveness of current programs and services, and seek better and more effective ways of improving the quality of life of a broadening array of individuals of all ages with physically disabling conditions.

The UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative will focus on research in applied rehabilitative science, including the development and evaluation of new programmatic and service efforts, the development and validation of new supportive technologies, and will seek to identify and develop meaningful alternatives that improve life for people who have or will face chronic disabling conditions.